Arab Journal of Gastroenterology
Volume 11, Issue 2 , Pages 74-78 , June 2010

The protective effects of ghrelin and leptin against stress-induced gastric ulcer in rats

Received 18 January 2010 ,Accepted 11 April 2010.

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PII: S1687-1979(10)00048-1

doi: 10.1016/j.ajg.2010.04.005

Arab Journal of Gastroenterology
Volume 11, Issue 2 , Pages 74-78 , June 2010